Waiting Staff

Elior Uk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement 28 days (31 after

Leave for life’s important moments

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer focused on providing exceptional food and service. We are seeking friendly Waiting Staff to take orders, serve meals and beverages, and ensure guests have a great dining experience.

You will work with kitchen staff to deliver prompt, courteous service and maintain standards in a fast-paced environment. Training and growth opportunities are available within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality or customer service experience is advantageous
• Friendly, approachable with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic numeracy for handling payments
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene best practices
• Flexibility to work varied shifts

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat customers warmly and professionally
• Take food and drink orders accurately and relay to kitchen/bar team
• Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring presentation standards are met
• Attend to customer needs and respond to enquiries or special requests
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the dining area and service stations
• Process payments and handle cash or card transactions when required
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth service flow
• Assist with setup and closing duties as needed

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Numeracy

Food safety

Flexible shifts

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday

Job ID: 7743

What you’ll be doing…
As a member of our Wating Staff, you will provide excellent customer service by taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guests have an enjoyable dining experience. You will work closely with kitchen staff to deliver prompt, friendly, and efficient service.

• Greet and seat customers warmly and professionally
• Take food and drink orders accurately and relay them to the kitchen/bar team
• Serve food and beverages promptly, ensuring presentation standards are met
• Attend to customer needs and respond to enquiries or special requests
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the dining area and service stations
• Process payments and handle cash or card transactions when required
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth service flow
• Assist with setup and closing duties as needed

What can you bring?

• Previous experience in hospitality or customer service is an advantage
• Friendly and approachable manner with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Basic numeracy skills for handling payments
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene best practices
• Flexibility to work varied shifts

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And so # best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!